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Middle/Secondary Graduate Coordinator:
Dr. Joshua U. Aisiku
508-929-8668
email: oaisiku@worcester.edu
This program is designed for individuals seeking the Initial
License. Candidates for this program must hold a bachelor’s
degree in an appropriate instructional field: a major in the
Arts & Sciences or an inter-disciplinary major and a Provisional
License.
A baccalaureate degree in the areas of intended licensure
usually indicates that the individual satisfies the subject-matter
knowledge competency—one of the seven required competencies
for teacher certification. Courses in this program prepare
middle/secondary school teachers for the six pedagogic or
educational practices competencies. The courses are thus competency
related; each course addresses specific competencies while
the entire program prepares middle/secondary school teachers
for the challenges of responding to the needs and developmental
characteristics of middle/secondary grade students. This program
has a field-based experiences component: a seventy-five-hour
pre-practicum field experience involving guided school observation,
and a practicum (student teaching) experience of a minimum
of one-hundred-and-fifty clock hours in the middle/secondary
school grades. The seventy-five-hour pre-practicum field experience
is done in three pre-practicum courses, while the student
teaching experience is undertaken and supervised in the teaching
practicum course. A teaching practicum seminar course is held
concurrently with the teaching practicum to provide students
the opportunities for reflection and shared experiences.
Admission Requirements:
1. Hold a Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited school.
2. Pass the MTEL communications and literacy and content area
tests.
3. Have a 2.7 GPA in the major or a score above 75 on MTEL
content area test.
4. Have either an undergraduate or graduate course in Adolescent
Development/Psychology.
Secondary School Program Requirements:
Students may be required to take additional courses in their
content area. The program coordinator after reviewing the
student’s undergraduate transcript and MTEL scores will
determine if the student must take additional content area
courses.
Stage 1
ED 949 American Education Context or Influences (pre-practicum
course) 3 credits
ED 901 Using Technology in the Classroom 3 credits
ED 973 Instructional Design and Evaluation (pre-practicum
course) 3 credits
Stage 2
ED 976 Teaching to Diversity: Methods and Materials
(pre-practicum course) 3 credits
ES 9xx Inclusive Settings: Learning Strategies and
Management Techniques (5-12) 3 credits
Stage 3
ES 911 Teaching Practicum 5 credits
ES 908 Teaching Practicum Seminar 3 credits
Minimum Graduate GPA of 3.0
Total 23 credits
Middle School Program Requirements:
Students may be required to take additional courses in their
content area. The program coordinator after reviewing the
student’s undergraduate transcript and MTEL scores will
determine if the student must take additional content area
courses.
Stage 1
ED 949 American Education Context or Influences (pre-practicum
course) 3 credits
ED 901 Using Technology in the Classroom 3 credits
ED 957 Instructional Design and Evaluation (pre-practicum
course) 3 credits
Stage 2
ED 969 Teaching to Diversity: Methods and Materials
(pre-practicum course) 3 credits
ES 9xx Inclusive Settings: Learning Strategies and
Management Techniques (5-12) 3 credits
Stage 3
ES 911 Teaching Practicum 5 credits
ES 908 Teaching Practicum Seminar 3 credits
Minimum Graduate GPA of 3.0
Total 23 credits
Education Courses (Graduate)
EA 912 Foundations of Educational Administration
This introductory course is designed to provide an overview
of the area of school leadership focusing on the foundations
of educational administration, the cultural environment of
urban, suburban, and rural educational settings and educational
trends as indicated by current research and pertinent literature.
3 credits
EA 915 School Finance, Management and Administration
This course will explore the evolution of Public School Finance,
Management and Administration. Emphasis will be on studying
effective management strategies dealing with local school
finance systems and its impact upon educational goals and
objectives.
3 credits
EA 918 School and Community Relations
This course is intended to equip the practicity school administrator
with the communication techniques needed to deal with the
long line of issues that come and go in education.
3 credits
EA 920 School Business Management and Administration
Studies the interaction between school management services
and the total educational organization and its environment.
3 credits.
EA 921 Fundamentals of School Finance
Considers the financial support and the allocation of resources
in public education.
3 credits.
EA 922 Public School Administration
Historical, philosophical, and sociological study of American
school administration with major emphasis on the function,
duties, and responsibilities of the school administrator.
3 credits.
EA 923 Law for the Administrator
An in-depth investigation of specific school laws and how
they relate to the administration of a modern school system.
3 credits.
EA 924 Curriculum Development and Assessment
Curriculum theory design, alignment and evaluation are the
major foci.
3 credits.
EA 925 Staff Development: Theory and Practice
Theories and methods of staff development and in-service education
for program aims and personnel. Action research in individual
areas of involvement.
3 credits.
EA 927 School Plant and Development
A practical investigation of the planning, developing and
implementing of renovations, or construction of new facilities.
Topics include evaluating public relations and the community,
hiring an architect, warrants and bonds, building
and developing facilities.
3 credits.
EA 929 Capstone Course
In consultation with the Program Coordinator, students will
choose to compile a portfolio (2 credits) or write a thesis
(3 credits).
2-3 credits.
EA 931 Administration of Programs for Children with Special
Needs
The implications of legislation for administrators who are
responsible for implementing these programs.
3 credits.
EA 932 Educational Personnel Administration
Study of the policies and problems associated with the selection,
assignment, orientation, in-service programs, evaluations,
promotion, and retention of the professional and nonprofessional
staff of a school system.
3 credits.
EA 933 Collective Bargaining Strategies
A survey of the basic designs, strategies, and mechanisms
used in preparing collective bargaining packages, counter
proposals, and final proposals.
3 credits.
EA 939 Action Research Project I
EA 940 Action Research Project II
A two-semester course during which students will enroll for
two consecutive semesters. During the two semesters students
will meet both in large groups and individually in developing
their action research projects.
3 credits per semester.
EA 950 Clinical Experience in Educational Administration
A 300-clock-hour clinical experience.
4 credits.
ED 901 Using Technology in the Classroom
Today’s students are adept at using the technologies
as integral living tools. This course will examine the variety
of techniques – including, the computer, web and software,
film, TV, and other mass communicatios – and their applications
in the classroom as learning tools. Discussions will center
on the genres of technology appropriate for participants’
grade levels, subject areas, and student population. Students
will study computer capabilities, web research, electronic
presentations, and explore software options and lesson planning.
Visual literacy topics from moving and still images will be
investigated as key teaching tools. Adaptive technologies
will be profiled.
3 credits.
ED 909 Clinical/Thesis Seminar
Students work with faculty advisor(s) to design, implement,
and evaluate a formal study that seeks to investigate a significant
issue, professional and content related in middle school education.
The focus is on the application of research skills and the
presentation of research products.
3 credits.
ED 910 The Child, Family, Community, and Diversity in Education
Advanced study of how differences in home experience, background
knowledge and language proficiency impact school experience.
Considers services provided by state and local agencies.
3 credits.
ED 911 Advanced Foundations of Reading
Prerequisite: A prior course in reading
Current approaches to teaching reading and comprehension with
an emphasis on classroom evaluation and decisions, research,
and application.
3 credits.
ED 912 Psychology in Teaching Reading
Provides an understanding of the psychological bases of the
reading process; applies the theories of the psychologist
to classroom situations.
3 credits.
ED 913 Diagnosis of Reading Disabilities
Student identifies and assesses reading disabilities through
the administration of reading tests. Field-based experience
included.
3 credits.
ED 914 Teaching Reading in the Content Areas
Presents meaningful theory and related teaching strategies
to aid pupils in reading and learning from their content area
textbooks.
3 credits.
ED 915 Administration and Supervision of Reading Programs
Design, implementation and evaluation of reading programs,
legislation affecting reading programs, and reading staff
development for the Teacher of Reading.
3 credits.
ED 916 Literature in the Classroom
Introduces a balanced selection of literature and broadens
the student’s acquaintance with the exciting world of
books from kindergarten through high school.
3 credits.
ED 917 Diagnosis, Analysis, and Remediation of Reading
Difficulties in the Middle and Upper Grades
Prerequisite: ED 911, ED 914, EE 911
Focuses on causes and symptoms of reading deficiencies and
methods of treatment for 4-12 students in remedial situations;
case study required.
3 credits.
ED 918 Reading as Language
Explores the interrelationships of language and teaching reading
and writing: includes developmental spelling, process writing,
holistic theories of literacy, classroom applications.
3 credits.
ED 919 Reading Practicum/Internship
Prerequisite: ED 902, ED 920, CD 910, ED 911, ED 916, ED 914,
ED 918, ED 915, EE 911, ED 917
Candidate plans and implements the responsibilities of a Teacher
of Reading in a field-based supervised setting.
1 to 3 credits.
ED 920 Cognitive/Affective Learning for Typical and Atypical
Children
Prerequisite: ED 981
Investigates cognitive/affective learning in typically developing
children and children with special needs. Explores alternative
instructional strategies for inclusion and IEP (Individualized
Educational Plan) and IFSP (Individual Family
Service Plan) implementation.
3 credits.
ED 921 Developmental Patterns of Children and Adolescents
with Special Needs
Study of the child/adolescent with special needs including
characteristic psychological, educational, and sociological
impact of developmental differences. Includes educational
terminology for students with mild/moderate disabilities.
3 credits.
ED 922 Analysis and Interpretation of the Behavior and
Learning Environment of Children and Adolescents
Evaluation procedures used to assess academic, cognitive,
affective, and behavioral functioning of the child and adolescent.
Formal and informal techniques for evaluating the effectiveness
of instruction are examined.
3 credits.
ED 923 Development and Implementation of an Individual
Educational Program
Considers federal and state laws regulating the development
and implementation of individualized educational programs:
Prereferral, assessment, eligibility, developing goals and
objectives, program delivery and measuring progress.
3 credits.
ED 924 Program Development and Evaluation
Examination of current and proposed organizational plans for
the delivery of services; application of research findings
to curriculum effectiveness; program evaluation in terms of
meeting the individual needs within the total school
structure.
3 credits.
ED 925 Consulting and Interpersonal Skills
Focuses on the theories and techniques of consultation.
3 credits.
ED 926 Curriculum Development and Instructional Techniques
Principles of curriculum development and the use of instructional
techniques for special needs students. Some field work.
3 credits.
ED 927 Inclusive Settings: Learning Strategies and Management
Techniques (1-6)
This course addresses the learning and behavior needs of special
learners and helps teachers to develop strategies and techniques
that can be used to improve knowledge and skills of all students
in inclusion settings. Managing classroom behavior to enhance
teaching and learning will be a focus in this course.
3 credits.
ED 928 Practicum for the Moderate Special Needs Teacher
A field-based experience in which the student demonstrates
competencies in the delivery of direct services: assessment
procedures, educational planning, classroom management, curriculum
development, and in-service education.
3 or 6 credits.
ED 936 Counseling the Adolescent
Designed for students preparing to counsel adolescents. Focuses
on adolescent patterns of development and the behaviors associated
with them. Typical adolescent crises are explored with specific
strategies to deal with them.
3 credits.
ED 939 Individual Intelligence Appraisal (WAIS-WISC)
Prerequisite: Introductory course in measurement
Study of two major Wechsler tests, Wechsler Adult Intelligence
Scale (WAIS), and the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children
(WISC). Includes administration and interpretation of both
of these scales.
3 credits.
ED 941 Counseling the Elementary School Child
Investigates the various age-related problems found in the
elementary school age child of today. Various counseling strategies
to deal with these problems will be explored.
3 credits.
ED 949 American Education: Contexts and Influences
Prerequisite: Admission into the new intensive M.Ed. with
certification program
Examines the social and historical contexts of American schools,
noting appropriate psychological principles, learning theories
philosophies, political and demographic trends, and their
influences on educational policies and classroom
practices.
3 credits.
ED 950 Integrating Science and Social Studies in the Elementary/Middle
Schools
Prerequisite: Teacher certification, Provisional with Advanced
Standing or Standard
Curriculum development workshop focusing on creation of thematic
units integrating science and social studies using cooperative
learning models.
3 credits.
ED 951 Integrating Language Arts and Social Studies in
the Elementary/Middle Schools
Prerequisite: Teacher Certification, Provisional with Advanced
Standing or Standard
Curriculum development workshop focusing on integrating Language
Arts and Social Studies utilizing children’s literature,
reading, and writing skills.
3 credits.
ED 953 Integrating Science and Mathematics in the Elementary/Middle
Schools
Prerequisite: Teacher Certification: Provisional with Advanced
Standing or Standard
Curriculum development workshop focusing on the creation of
thematic units integrating science and mathematics using cooperative
learning models.
3 credits.
ED 954 The Nature and Needs of Young Adolescents
Prerequisite: Admission into the new intensive M.Ed. with
certification program
Examines the needs and characteristics of young adolescents
and the corresponding implications for middle school curriculum,
instruction, classroom management and organization.
3 credits.
ED 956 The Middle School: History, Philosophy and Organization
Prerequisite: The three required core courses
A comprehensive examination of the Middle Schools in terms
of history, philosophy, structure, curriculum patterns and
organization, team planning and team teaching, block scheduling,
etc. Students characteristics and societal
factors which impact upon students’ behavior in the Middle
Schools are addressed.
3 credits.
ED 957 Instructional Design and Evaluation for Middle School
Grades
Prerequisite: Admission into the new intensive M.Ed. with
certification program, and completion of the core courses
Reviews relevant models of instruction and their application
in middle school grades. Examines appropriate evaluation strategies
and approaches designed to give students the ability to plan
and implement overall assessment
strategies, including alternative assessment and the use of
technology in instruction and evaluation.
3 credits.
ED 958 Middle School Curriculum and Instruction: Strategies
and Modification
Prerequisite: Completion of the core courses
Designed to give students the ability to design and present
instruction in ways that are commensurate with the developmental
needs and readiness of early adolescent learners. The issues
of inclusion, cooperative learning, block scheduling, thematic,
and integrated curriculum and interdisciplinary curriculum
are examined
3 credits.
ED 959 Assessment and Classroom Management in The Middle
School
Prerequisite: Completion of all core courses in the M.Ed.
middle school concentration program
Designed to give students the ability to plan and implement
overall assessment strategies appropriate for middle school
grades. The course examines developmentally appropriate classroom
management strategies and techniques.
3 credits.
ED 960 Educational Law
An in-depth investigation of specific school laws and how
they relate to the role of the teacher and administrator
3 credits.
ED 961 Educational Supervision and Evaluation
Designed to develop competency in the supervision and evaluation
of teachers.
3 credits.
ED 963 The Understanding and Teaching of Culture
Approaches to cultural analysis and survey of techniques used
to teach culture in the classroom.
3 credits.
ED 964 Current Issues in Education
Emphasis will be placed on problem solving and case study
approaches.
Variable credit.
ED 965 Principles of Curriculum Development
Aspects of curriculum development, society, culture, learning
theories, taxonomies of educational objectives, structure,
hierarchy, balance, politics, strategy for change.
3 credits.
ED 968 Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction
Prerequisite: ED 965
Discussion and evaluation of curriculum and instruction as
applied to real or theoretical construct.
3 credits.
ED 969 Teaching to Diversity: Methods and Materials (Middle
School)
Prerequisite: Completion of all core courses in the new
M.Ed. concentration program
Explores appropriate instructional strategies and school practices
which promote equity pedagogy in middle school classes. Identifies
basic manifestations of diversity in our society and classroom
and explores ways of building bridges between the learner
and the curriculum through instructional adaptations.
3 credits.
ED 970 Workshop for Educators
Specialized workshop experiences structured to enhance teacher
abilities to implement new educational practices.
Variable credit.
ED 971 Special Topics
In-depth exploration of contemporary educational topics or
issues.
Variable credit.
ED 972 The Adolescent Learner: Needs and Characteristics
Examines the needs and characteristics of the adolescent earner
and the corresponding implications for curriculum,instruction,
classroom management and school organization.
3 credits.
ED 973 Instructional Design and Evaluation for Middle School
Grades
Prerequisite: Admission into the new intensive M.Ed. with
certification program and completion of all core courses
Reviews relevant models of instruction and their application
in secondary school grades. Examines appropriate evaluation
strategies and approaches designed to give students the ability
to plan and implement overall assessment strategies, including
alternative assessment and the use of technology in instruction
and evaluation.
3 credits.
ED 974 Curriculum Development and Innovations (Secondary
School)
Prerequisite: Completion of all requirements for the Provisional
with Advanced Standing Certificate
Draws upon extensive review of the literature on curriculum
theory and models of instruction to examine relevant innovations
in curriculum development and instructional delivery; noting
their practical applications in Secondary
School classes.
3 credits.
ED 975 Assessment and Classroom Management in The Secondary
School
Prerequisite: Completion of all core courses in the M. Ed.
Secondary school concentration program
Designed to give students the ability to plan and implement
overall assessment strategies appropriate for secondary school
grades. The course examines developmentally appropriate classroom
management strategies and techniques.
3 credits.
ED 976 Teaching to Diversity: Methods and Materials (Secondary
School)
Prerequisite:Admission into the new intensive M.Ed. with certification
program and completion of a# core courses
Explores appropriate instructional strategies and school practices
which promote equity pedagogy in secondary school classes.
Identifies basic manifestations of diversity in our society
and classrooms, and explores ways of building bridges between
the learner and the curriculum through instructional adaptation.
3 credits.
ED 977 Seminar in Contemporary Trends and Issues in Middle
& Secondary Schools
Prerequisite: Completion of the core courses
Examines contemporary issues and trends in middle and secondary
school curriculum, instructional delivery, assessment, classroom
management, and the use of technology.
3 credits.
ED 980 Independent Study in Education
An opportunity for further study in a special field of interest
under faculty supervision.
3 credits.
ED 981 Advanced Foundations of Education
Explores historical, philosophical, psychological, legal,
and cultural foundations for education and school practices.
Sets the stage for philosophical and theoretical requirements
in ED 992 Portfolio Evaluation.
3 credits.
ED 982 Research in Education
Prerequisite: Admission into the new intensive M. Ed. with
certification program
Examines research methods and designs in education and/or
content areas; involves writing, hypotheses, reviewing literature,
gathering data, and preparing research proposals.
3 credits.
ED 983 Theory and Research in Reading
Prerequisite: ED 902, CD 910, ED 920, ED911, ED 916, ED 914,
ED 918, ED 915, EE911, ED 917
Investigates theories and research regarding current trends
in reading instruction and provides for completing a research
project.
3 credits.
ED 984 Reading Portfolio
Prerequisite: ED 902, ED 920, CD 910, ED911, ED 916, ED 914,
ED 918, ED 915, EE911, ED 917
Capstone experience for Teacher of Reading Candidates to document
accomplishment of state certification competencies and program
requirements.
1 credit.
ED 985 Clinical in Reading
Prerequisite: ED 902, ED 910, ED 920, ED 911, ED 916, ED 914,
ED 918, ED 915, EE 911, ED 917, ED 9 I 9
Clinical experience for students completing standard stage
certification as a Teacher of Reading; 400 hours.
3 to 6 credits.
ED 990 Independent Research in Education
Prerequisite: Matriculated Graduate Student
For students wishing to pursue an independent research study
in a specialized area of education.
3 credits.
ED 992 Portfolio Evaluation
Prerequisite: Aft required certification courses
Documents the student’s learning and provides a basis
for evaluation of student’s overall performance and mastery
of the certification standards.
1 credit.
ED 993 Seminar: Research in Content Concentration
Prerequisite: Completion of 24 graduate credits.
In-depth research course in the issues of childhood education.
Students will conduct a formal study that seeks to investigate
teaching and learning in the student’s content strand
of concentration.
3 credits.
ED 994 Thesis Seminar
Prerequisite: Completion of all core and required courses.
Students work with faculty advisor(s) to design, implement,
and evaluate a formal study that seeks to investigate a significant
issue, professional and content related in secondary school
education. The focus is on the application of
research skills and the presentation of research products.
3 credits.
ED 995 Elementary Education Clinical Experience: Grades
1-6
Prerequisites. ED 981, ED982, ED 910, ED920, EL 906, EL 907
Teaching experience, grades 1 through 6. Involves planning,
implementing, evaluating leaming in a setting with typical
and atypical students.
5 credits.
ED 996 Research and Evaluation
Research and evaluation methods and designs; includes gathering
and analyzing data, writing research, and making evaluation
reports.
3 credits.
ED 997 Advanced Philosophical Foundations of Education
Examines the basic principles of some major philosophers and
demonstrates their effect on contemporary educational theories
in the western tradition.
3 credits.
ED 998 Advanced Psychological Foundations of Education
Analysis of major schools of psychology with attention to
contemporary issues. Role of the educator in the learning
process and application of psychological principles to specific
classroom situations.
3 credits.
ED 999 Internship in Education
A 400-clock-hour internship in an area of professional education.
3, 6, or 12 credits.
EE 900 Literature for Young Children
Survey of quality literature appropriate for early childhood,
development of programs in literature and effective storytelling
procedures.
3 credits.
EE 901 ECE: Curriculum and Evaluation
Addresses design, implementation, evaluation of integrated,
developmentally appropriate programs; evaluation of children’s
development and learning; curriculum content; play learning.
3 credits.
EE 902 Methods and Materials in Early Childhood Education
Focuses on activities designed to enable young children to
use their abilities to the fullest.
3 credits.
EE 903 Language Arts in Early Childhood: Content Curriculum,
Evaluation, Methods and Materials
Explores topics from MA English Language Arts Curriculum Frameworks.
Addresses design, implementation, assessment of integrated,
developmentally appropriate Language Arts programs.
3 credits.
EE 904 Exploring Science in Early Childhood Education
Uses MA Frameworks to develop and assess activities that foster
learning and discovery. Connects science with literacy, mathematics,
and social studies.
3 credits.
EE 905 Evaluation and Mediation Techniques of Young Children
with Special Needs
Multidisciplinary approach to the evaluation of children with
special needs.
3 credits.
EE 906 Practicum In Early Childhood Education
An intensive supervised field experience involving daily interaction
with young children of ages three to five.
3 credits.
EE 907 Intellectual Development in Early Education
Examines the intellectual levels of children based on current
research including Piaget and others.
3 credits.
EE 908 Evaluation of the Young Child
Understanding and interpreting the results of psychological
and educational tests of pre-school age children.
3 credits.
EE 909 Supervision and Administration in Early Childhood
Education
Outlines steps for the organization and administration of
day care centers, nursery schools, and other programs for
young children.
3 credits.
EE 910 The Pre-School Child with Special Needs
Detection, evaluation, and remediation of learning disabilities
in young children from three years.
3 credits.
EE 911 Early Literacy for Young Children
This course focuses on the skills and techniques for presenting
readiness skills and teaching beginning reading to children.
3 credits.
EE 912 Young Children and Inclusive Early Childhood Practices
Prerequisites: ED 920, EE 901, or Permission of Instructor
Adapts programs, materials, practices, environments for individuals.
Implements theories integrating special needs children into
regular classroom and early intervention strategies.
3 credits.
EE 913 Social Studies in Early Childhood: Content Curriculum,
Evaluation, Methods and Materials
Explores topics from MA History and Social Studies Curriculum
Frameworks. Addresses design, implementation, assessment of
integrated, developmentally appropriate Social studies programs.
3 credits
EE 914 Health in Early Childood: Content Curriculum, Evaluation,
Methods and Materials
Explores topics from MA Comprehensive Health Curriculum Frameworks.
Addresses design, implementation, assessment of integrated,
developmentally appropriate Health programs.
3 credits
EE 915 Detection and Remediation of Early Reading Difficulties
Prerequisite: A course in teaching reading to children
Addresses beginning reading difficulties, identification techniques,
including observational surveys and running records, causes
and prevention strategies, remedial material/techniques, national
programs.
3 credits.
EE 916 Mathematics in Early Childhood Education: Content
Curriculum, Evaluation, Methods and Materials
Addresses design, implementation and evaluation of successful,
integrated, developmentally appropriate mathematics programs.
Explores topics from MA Curriculum Frameworks.
3 credits
EE 917 The Arts in Early Childhood: Content, Curriculum,
Evaluation, Methods and Materials
Uses MA Frameworks to develop and asses activities fostering
learning and creativity. Connects the arts with literacy and
social studies.
3 credits
EE 919 Seminar in Early Childhood Education
Current Issues and problems in the field of early childhood
education.
3 credits.
EE 920 Independent Research in Early Childhood Education
For students wishing to pursue independent study in a specialized
area of early childhood education.
3 credits.
EE 930 Environments and Programs for Infants and Toddlers
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
Designing developmentally appropriate programs for infants
and toddlers, includes environment, play, curriculum, materials.
Identification, intervention strategies for at risk infants/toddlers.
3 credits.
EE 931 Infant and Toddler Development and Care
Theory and research regarding typically developing and at
risk infants/toddlers are studied. Caregiving procedures are
addressed.
3 credits.
EE 950 Clinical Experience in Early Childhood Education:
N (Infant, Toddler, Preschool) Level
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department
Supervised teaching experience at infant, toddler, preschool
level. Involves planning, implementing, evaluating learning.
Minimum 200 hours over a minimum 8 week period – 3 credits;
400 hours (entire semester) – 6 credits.
3 or 6 credits.
EE 952 Special Topics in Early Childhood Education
In-depth exploration of contemporary issues and topics in
early childhood education.
3 credits.
EE 955 Clinical Experience in Early Childhood Education:
Kindergarten – Grade 3 Level
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department
Teaching experience, kindergarten through grade 3. Involves
planning, implementing, evaluating learning with typical and
atypical children. 200 hours: 3 credits; 400 hours: 6 credits.
3 to 6 credits.
EL 900 The Gifted Child
Methods for identifying the gifted student; characteristics
and personal factors of the gifted; techniques and approaches
for curriculum development.
3 credits.
EL 902 Newspapers in Education
Newspapers are explored for their historical aspects, actual
composition, freedom of the press, and behind-the scenes productions
aspects. Learning activity packets are developed utilizing
newspapers.
3 credits.
EL 903 Theory and Research in the Elementary School Curriculum
Prerequisite: ED 996
Emphasizes ability to recognize, select, and pursue independent
action research in one or more areas of the elementary school
curriculum.
3 credits.
EL 904 Instructional Leadership of the Elementary School
The many facets of elementary school administration and organization;
the role of the principal as an administrator in the larger
setting of present day education is stressed.
3 credits.
EL 905 Seminar in Current Issues in Elementary Education
Prerequisites: Three graduate level education courses approved
by advisor
Symposium approach. Reading, writing, and discussion relevant
to major issues.
3 credits.
EL 906 Contemporary Curriculum and Instruction for Elementary
School
Prerequisites: ED 981, ED 910, ED 920
Investigates current and evolving patterns of curriculum and
instruction noting forces and issues which affect curriculum.
Special attention will be given to National and State Educational
Reform Issues and in particular the Massachusetts Curriculum
Frameworks. This course addresses design, implementation,
and evaluation of successful, integrated curriculum content.
3 credits.
EL 907 Assessing Teaching and Learning in Elementary Education
Prerequisites: ED 982, EL 906
Studies current methods for assessment in elementary classrooms,
creating traditional evaluations, portfolios, observations,
checklists, self-assessment and using standardized tests.
3 credits.
ES 900 Instructional Leadership of Middle and Secondary
school
The role of the principal and assistant principal in the administration.
3 credits.
ES 901 Language and Language Teaching
Prerequisite: Completion of at least two secondary education
courses
A survey of linguistic theories and derived methodologies
relevant to teaching a foreign language. 20 hour field experience
included.
3 credits.
ES 902 Learning Skills for Adolescents
Reading, study and communication skill instruction, appropriate
for content instruction in middle and high schools. 15 hour
field experience.
3 credits.
ES 903 The Art of Teaching Adolescents
Underlying reasons and means for pursuing excellence in teaching
middle and high school students; implications for discipline
and leadership.
3 credits.
ES 904 Curriculum and Instruction for Adolescents
Developing and matching curriculum to high school students’
personal and social needs. 15 hour field experience.
3 credits.
ES 905 Methods and Materials for Teaching Humanities
Prerequisite: Completion of at least two secondary education
courses
Techniques and microteaching practice in teaching high school
English, social studies, and other humanities. 20 hour field
experience.
3 credits.
ES 906 Methods and Materials for Teaching Science and Math
Prerequisite: Completion of at least two secondary education
courses
Techniques and microteaching practice in teaching high school
subject areas in math and the sciences. 20 hour field experience.
3 credits.
ES 907 Individualizing Instruction in the Middle and Secondary
School
Examines ways in which teachers may individualize instruction
in middle and secondary schools.
3 credits.
ES 908 Teaching Practicum Seminar (Middle and Secondary
Grades)
Prerequisite: Completion of all pre-practicum courses and
enrollment in the teaching practicum course
Involves guided analysis of principles of teaching and classroom
procedures in terms of how theories relate to actual practices.
3 credits.
ES 909 Clinical Thesis Seminar
Prerequisite: Completion of all core, required, and elective
courses
Students work with faculty advisor(s) to design, implement,
and evaluate a formal study that seeks to investigate a significant
issue, professional and content-related middle school education.
The focus is on the application of research skills and the
presentation of research products. Provide opportunities to
exchange reflective clinical experience.
3 credits.
ES 910 Evaluation of Classroom Learning in Middle &
Secondary Schools
Rationale and means for formative and summative evaluation,
mastery learning, assessing higher order thinking, and improving
learning attitudes and performance.
3 credits.
ES 911 Teaching Practicum
Prerequisite: Completion of required education courses, satisfaction
of eligibility requirements.
Student teaching for Massachusetts Certification in Middle
or High School. Seminar or other approved means for reflection
on experience.
5 credits.
ES 912 Curriculum and Instruction in the Middle School
Addresses the unique nature of the middle school curriculum;
with a focus on learning centers, mastery learning and learning
activity packets.
3 credits.
ES 913 Methods and Materials for Teaching in the Middle
School
Focuses on the interdisciplinary nature of instruction in
the middle school with particular emphasis placed on the role
of team teaching.
3 credits.
ES 914 ESL Methodology
Addresses topics in second language acquisition and applied
teaching methodology in teaching English to speakers of other
languages.
3 credits.
ES 915 Secondary School Curriculum Development: Theory
and Practice
Prerequisites: ED 981, ED 982
Examines relevant theoretical frameworks for instructional
design and implementation, noting individual differences and
societal factors in curriculum adaptation and evaluation.
4 credits.
ES 916 Approaches To Teaching in the Middle School: Theory
and Practice
Prerequisites: ED 981, ED 982, ES 922 (ES 922 may be taken
concurrently)
Examines teaching strategies appropriate to the middle school
with an emphasis on team teaching and an integrated curriculum.
4 credits.
ES 917 Approaches to Teaching in the Secondary Schools:
Theory and Practice
Prerequisites: ED 981, ED 982, ES 915 (ES 915 maybe taken
concurrently)
Examines advanced pedagogy and develops and implements teaching
strategies which promote meaningful learning for all students
at the high school level.
4 credits.
ES 918 Assessing Teaching and Learning at the Middle School:
Theory and Practice
Prerequisites: ED 981, ED 982, ES 922 (ES 922 may be taken
concurrently)
Concepts taught include writing instructional objectives,
constructing various types of instruments to assess student
learning in middle grades including alternative assessment,
grading, standardized testing.
3 credits.
ES 919 Assessing Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools:
Theory and Practice
Prerequisites: ED 981, ED 982, ES 915 (ES 915 May be taken
concurrently)
Writing instructional objectives, constructing various types
of instruments to assess student learning in the high school,
to include alternative assessments, grading, and standardized
testing.
3 credits.
ES 920 Clinical Experience in the Middle Grades (5-9)
Prerequisites: ES 916, ES 918, ES 922
Teaching experience, grade 5 through grade 9. Involves planning,
implementing, and evaluating learning in a setting with typical
and atypical students.
5 credits.
ES 921 Clinical Experience in Secondary Grades (9-12)
Prerequisites: ES 915, ES 917, ES 919
Teaching experience, grade 9 through grade l2. Involves planning,
implementing, evaluating learning in a setting with typical
and atypical students.
5 credits.
ES 922 Middle School Curriculum Development: Theory and
Practice
Prerequisites: ED 981, ED 982
Examines relevant theoretical frameworks for instructional
design and implementation at the middle school in keeping
with national reports.
3 credits.
ES 923 Mathematics Assessment and Instruction for Diverse
Learner
Formal and informal means of assessing students mathematical
performance. Strategies to increase mathematics performance
for students with disabilities.
3 credits.
ES 924 Analysis and Interpretation of the Behavior
and Learning environment of Children and Adolescents Grades
5-12.
Procedures to assess academic, cognitive, affective, and behavioral
function of children/adolescents in grades 5-12. Techniques
to prepare and maintain students with disabilities in general
education.
3 credits
ES 925 Inclusive Settings: Learning Strategies and
Management techniques (5-12)
Learning and behavior needs of children with disabilities.
Developing strategies to improve teaching and learning for
all students in inclusive grade 5-12 classrooms.
3 credits
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